Best Hotels in New Orleans

Book your next stay at one of these hotels—they're the best in New Orleans.

No. 7 Hotel Monteleone

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The romance of NOLA’s bygone eras prevails in the historic Hotel Montelone’s white-marble lobby, where the chimes of a 1909 hand-carved mahogany grandfather clock have kept time for the century’s most notable politicians, writers, and actors. The Beaux Arts-inspired building’s gold-tinged rooms offer a touch of Southern hospitality with antique furniture, gilded mirrors, and ornamental moldings. But to truly feel at home, order a Sazerac at the revolving Carousel Bar—a 25-seat den that has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote—and listen as regulars spin tales of voodoo priestesses, haunted alleys, and jilted lovers.

Best Hotels in New Orleans

No. 7 Hotel Monteleone

The romance of NOLA’s bygone eras prevails in the historic Hotel Montelone’s white-marble lobby, where the chimes of a 1909 hand-carved mahogany grandfather clock have kept time for the century’s most notable politicians, writers, and actors. The Beaux Arts-inspired building’s gold-tinged rooms offer a touch of Southern hospitality with antique furniture, gilded mirrors, and ornamental moldings. But to truly feel at home, order a Sazerac at the revolving Carousel Bar—a 25-seat den that has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote—and listen as regulars spin tales of voodoo priestesses, haunted alleys, and jilted lovers.

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It doesn't take long for New Orleans to start working its magic on visitors. Most start in the French Quarter, where you can order a Sazerac at a historic grande dame hotel that's hosted Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote. Another convenient base, the Central Business District, offers a renovated property with French influences, museum-worthy art, and live jazz.

But there are many more charming, distinctive neighborhoods to explore, from the stately Garden District to the Faubourg Marigny. Let T+L make your trip planning easier with this guide to the top hotels in NOLA, based on readers' votes in our annual World's Best Awards survey.